Kya
It was so empty.
"No signs of life on the outside, Cap." My voice reverberated off the houses. Man, it never failed to unnerve me. The emptiness was suffocating, and almost scary.
I mean, I knew there were people in every one of the houses I passed, but the lack of movement was strange.
There! A shadow had shifted. Someone was outside.
"You there! By the alleyway. Stop!" I quickened my pace to catch up. "You are now under local government jurisdiction and must undergo testing. Please remain still as the team prepares," I shouted out my memorized and state-approved speech as I approached the figure. Most people didn't really mind the government testings, they figured it was better to protect the weak.
I was less than a yard away from the figure when they finally turned to face me. Most of their face and body was covered. The only thing exposed was their brown eyes. Their eyes bore into me before they turned and took off running.
"Cap, we got a loose one! I'm starting pursuit!" Keeping my eyes on the brown-eyed person, I took off running.
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Milo
Oh my god, this was the worst decision of my life. I should have stayed inside. Why didn't I stay inside?
Even though I was running as fast as I could, I could feel the tears well up in my eyes.
"Milo, you are so so stupid. Mom is going to call you the biggest burro ever."
I glance over my shoulder and see the disease-control soldier chasing me. The two seconds of eye contact intimidated me so much I never wanted to see face to face again.
"Stop running!" She was gaining on me, and she didn't even sound out of breath. I don't want to admit it, but that scared me. A lot.
A little farther, Milo. There! An opening in the wall of houses.
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